[Mania] Diet and Healthy Meals Made Easy with Bespoke Cooker

A New Concept Multi-Cooking Device Featuring Four Functions: Microwave, Air Fryer, Grill, and Toaster in One Appliance

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Samsung Electronics' Bespoke Cooker is a new-concept multi-cooking device that combines four functions?microwave, air fryer, grill, and toaster?into one appliance. It is a big misconception to think that the Bespoke Cooker can only be used for instant foods. Most dishes can be prepared without standing in front of a fire. With just one button, diet and healthy meals also become possible.

Starting to make black bean stir-fry using the air fryer function

◆Hair loss during seasonal changes... Black soybean snack ready in 20 minutes=Black soybeans, which contain protein, various vitamins, dietary fiber, and zinc, are very good for the body. Especially, their high-quality protein content makes them an excellent snack for those worried about hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies during dieting. We tried making roasted black soybeans without frying using the Bespoke Cooker.

Soak cleanly washed Seoritae (black soybeans) in water for about 2 to 3 hours. Place air fryer parchment paper on the Bespoke Cooker plate and spread the soaked Seoritae evenly without overlapping.

Turn the dial to set the air fryer mode, set the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius, and the time to 15 minutes, then press the button to start cooking. After 15 minutes, when cooking is done, set the air fryer mode again to 160 degrees Celsius and 5 minutes, then press the button once more. This produces a crunchier texture of roasted Seoritae compared to cooking only 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

With the grill function, cook meat and vegetables at the same time.

◆Grill beef and vegetables at once... super simple steak=Beef is loved by dieters to the extent that there is a term called 'Emperor Diet.' Using the Bespoke Cooker, you can conveniently cook beef and vegetables together without oil splatter.

Prepare 300g of beef, remove blood with a kitchen towel, lightly sprinkle some oil and herbs, and place it on plate number 1. Slice onions and green onions into bite-sized pieces and place them on plates number 2 and 3 respectively. Turn the Bespoke Cooker dial to grill mode, set the time to 10?15 minutes, and press the button to start cooking.

If you need warm sauce, open the door 1?2 minutes before cooking finishes and place the sauce in a microwave-safe container on the center bottom. If you want a more special taste while dieting, Mediterranean-style salmon papillote is also recommended. Place two sheets of parchment paper on the Bespoke Cooker plate, then layer asparagus, salmon seasoned with olive oil and pepper, lemon slices, mushrooms, garlic, and cherry tomatoes in order. Fold the ends of the parchment paper like candy wrapping to shape it. Cook in air fryer mode at 180 degrees Celsius for 15?18 minutes to complete this simple dish.

Automatic Cooking Value Setting When Barcode Is Scanned

Automatically sets cooking values when barcode is scanned

The 'Multi-Cook' feature that allows you to prepare various dishes simultaneously.

◆Solve up to 4 dishes simultaneously... Automatic cooking settings with barcode scan=One of the biggest strengths of the Bespoke Cooker, besides combining four functions into one device, is its innovative technologies such as 'Multi-Cook,' which allows cooking up to four dishes simultaneously, and 'Scan Cook,' which automatically sets cooking parameters by scanning the barcode of partner brand foods with the smartphone 'SmartThings' app's cooking service, providing an easy and convenient cooking experience.

After spreading the contents of the Gondre vegetable rice meal kit on the plate, scanning the barcode on the back of the packaging with the SmartThings app automatically sends the cooking time of 6 minutes and 50 seconds to the Bespoke Cooker without needing to check whether to use the air fryer or grill function. You just press the button to start cooking immediately, so there is no need to memorize the cooking method and time listed on each meal kit.

Chicken Breast Sweet and Sour Pork Made Using Scan Cook and Multi Cook Functions

For the sweet and sour chicken meal kit made with chicken breast, simply place the contents on the plate and use the Scan Cook function, which set the cooking time to 16 minutes and 30 seconds, allowing cooking without any additional settings.

Since the grill plate located at the top of the Bespoke Cooker and the built-in microwave at the bottom can cook ingredients simultaneously, when the alarm sounds in the middle, you can place the sauce in a heat-resistant container inside to warm it up while cooking the sweet and sour chicken. Cleaning is also easy. The plates can be placed separately in the dishwasher, and the interior space is easy to wipe at once because there is no separate rotating plate like in a regular microwave. Additionally, it has a deodorizing function to remove odors separately.

◆Large size and limited variety of meal kits are drawbacks=Users point out that despite the cute and pretty design of the Bespoke Cooker, it occupies a large space as a drawback. The capacity is 22L, and the dimensions are 500mm width, 385.3mm height, and 415.8mm depth. Although it takes up less space than having a separate microwave, air fryer, grill, and toaster, it is larger than a regular microwave or air fryer, so some users may feel the size is large relative to the internal capacity.

Also, users who have used deep air fryers or ovens may feel that the distance between the grill plate and the ceiling is somewhat close. Since the gap between the plate and the ceiling heating element is not large, it is difficult to cook tall foods placed on the plate. The limited variety of meal kits is also cited as a drawback of the Bespoke Cooker. However, Samsung Electronics is currently expanding the range of usable meal kits through partnerships with various food companies such as CJ CheilJedang, hy, Daesang, Dongwon, and Ranking Dakcom.